(Surrey Now-Leader) A man accused of slashing a Surrey bus rider’s throat on April 1, 2023, on behalf of the Islamic State will find out on July 10 when he’ll be sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster.
Justice Miriam Gropper on June 30 found Abdul Aziz Kawam guilty of attempted murder for the benefit of a terrorist group and assault using a weapon for the benefit of a terrorist group.
Charges were stayed on two other charges. The case was then adjourned for a fix-date.
The attack happened on a route 503 Coast Mountain bus at Fraser Highway and 148 Street. The man was rushed to Royal Columbian Hospital with life-threatening injuries. A second person was also attacked at a bus stop. Kawam was arrested by Surrey Mounties and Metro Vancouver Transit Police. Another victim’s throat was also slashed at a bus stop. Both survived.
